Debut Management, Inc.

Debut Management, Inc. is a talent and consultant management company that represents models, actors, musicians, writers, etc. We also provide consulting services to organizations seeking to provide training in the area of productivity and diversity. Although we receive many submissions and requests, we maintain a small client roster in order to provide personal attention to those who are managed by our company. We are members of the National Conference of Personal Managers.

What is a Personal Manager?

A personal manager advises and counsels talent and personalities in the entertainment industry. Personal managers have the expertise to find and develop new talent and create opportunities for those artists that they represent. Personal managers act as liaison between their clients and theatrical agents, other professionals in the entertainment industry, and the general public.

What does a Personal Manager do?

Although artists are provided valuable services by accountants, lawyers, publicists and theatrical agents, it is for overall guidance and support in all areas of the entertainment field that they turn to the personal manager. Assisting in creative endeavors, the personal manager nurtures, grooms, guides and befriends. And, at all times, the personal manager is the driving force breaking through the barriers of frustration and difficulty encountered in the entertainment industry.

A personal manager is the one who believes in and keeps fighting for a client when all others have given up. A personal manager must have the broadest of experience. A personal manager must keep alert and stay informed of the constant changes occurring in every facet of the entertainment industry. Only with up-to-date knowledge can a personal manager benefit clients.

Top Ten Rules

One of the distinguishing factors about Debut Management, Inc. is that we focus on personal connections. We know that results stem from understanding human development and instilling confidence in our clients and truly believing in their talents, abilities and most importantly, their DREAMS. The following rules are just one element that illustrate our identity and our approach to providing services for each and every client and initiative.

1. Eliminate negative thinking and the "no" word from your vocabulary. Find reasons how to make things work rather than finding reasons why they won’t. Be positive, write positively.

2. We, like our clients, are people too. Make connections with people and understand their motivation and the consequences of our actions. and recommendations. Give clients options and tell them which option is recommended for them and why – put some skin in the game.

3. Return phone calls promptly and be available to our clients. We are in a service business and if we don’t respond to our clients they may go elsewhere. If you are unavailable, make sure someone else is designated on your behalf.

4. Identify solutions to problems and facilitate elimination of problems. Be proactive and provide value. Do not be afraid of getting involved and delivering the truth (good or bad news) - communication is essential to decision making. We are leaders.

5. Integrity is crucial and the lifeblood of our being. Be a role model. Approach our clients with the same degree of integrity as we practice internally. Make sure you can rest comfortably at night knowing that you always “did the right thing.”

6. Practice diversity and know all of our practice areas. Avoid having people think of you as just a "consultant" or just another "representative in the field." Get involved in professional development and never make decisions based solely on money!

7. Anticipate results: know that the cost/benefit ratio of what we’re doing may dictate that every plan is subject to change. Make sure everyone knows this.

8. Be enthusiastic and be a team player with our clients - make the coffee! There is nothing wrong with liking your job and letting people know it. Recruit people who share our values.

9. Keep things in perspective and stay focused on what is truly important to you and your client. It’s not about us!

10. Time is the most valuable asset. Give brief, useful answers and get to the point. Don’t shoot the breeze with people; you have something better to do. If you don’t, question why not.